King Liar: the pseudology of contemporary Indian politics

Posted on 05/01/2023 Updated on 28/11/2023, GMT 18.52 ABSTRACT The article “King Liar: The Pseudology of Contemporary Indian Politics,” critically examines the political persona of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the lens of pseudology, a term inspired by Derrida to denote the science of lying and deception. Drawing on Baudrillard’s concept of simulacra andContinue reading “King Liar: the pseudology of contemporary Indian politics”

THE SAD BEGINNING OF A DHFL VICTIM

Posted on 02/02/2023 Here is a presentation from a DHFL Victim, providing a “look back” to the biggest financial scam of India. It is the description of the misery due to bad governance. It provides for a silent resistance against the sorry state of affairs of the Indian economy.

HINDUS AGAINST HINDUTVA

Posted on 30th December, 2022 In India, it is observed that politically projected Hindutva is often opposed by the Hindus themselves. Factually speaking, Hinduism is not an organized, institutionalized religion per se. There are innumerable diversities, heterogeneities and pluralities under the umbrella designation of “Hindu”. If anyone tries to define Hinduism as a caste-based religion,Continue reading “HINDUS AGAINST HINDUTVA”

Nominating the entire BJP team for the Ig Nobel Prize in Visionary Technology

To  Marc Abrahams, The Editor, Improbable Research To David Kessler, The General Manager, Improbable Research Sub: Nominating the entire BJP team for the Ig Nobel Prize in Visionary Technology Dear Sirs, We would like to humbly request you to go through the following (seriously written) hyperlinked document:  THE PSEUDO-SCIENTIFIC POLITICS OF BJP’S HINDUTVA: A COMPILATION VIEW HERE ⤡ Continue reading “Nominating the entire BJP team for the Ig Nobel Prize in Visionary Technology”

Nominating the discoverers of “Einsteinian Pain Waves” for the Ig Nobel Prize in Psychology

The article humorously nominates Dr. M. M. Bajaj, Dr. Syed Ibrahim, and Dr. Vijayraj Singh for the Ig Nobel Prize in Psychology. They are credited with proposing the controversial and pseudo-scientific theory of “Einsteinian Pain Waves” (EPW), which suggests that the emotional pain waves emitted by cows being slaughtered can cause seismic activity, like earthquakes. The nomination is a satirical critique of the pseudo-scientific ideas promoted by certain groups in India, highlighting the absurdity of such claims.

REELS ON THE DHFL SCAM

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THE PSEUDO-SCIENTIFIC POLITICS OF BJP’S HINDUTVA: A COMPILATION

The article titled “The Pseudo-Scientific Politics of Ethnographic Hindutva” critiques the ethnographic and pseudo-scientific narratives promoted by the Hindutva movement. It argues that Hindutva’s attempt to align itself with scientific and ethnographic methods is fundamentally flawed and politically motivated. The compilation examines how these narratives are used to construct a particular version of Indian history and identity that serves the ideological goals of Hindutva, often at the expense of historical accuracy and scientific rigor.

The piece explores how the appropriation of ethnography and pseudo-science is employed to assert the superiority of a constructed Hindu identity while marginalizing other communities. It also highlights the dangers of these narratives in perpetuating communal divisions and promoting a monolithic view of Indian culture that is inconsistent with the country’s pluralistic heritage.

DEVIL’S ADVOCACY: SABOTAGING HINDUTVA

Posted on 06/12/2022 Updated on 23rd September, 2024 (GMT 17:55 hrs) INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Devil’s Advocacy: Sabotaging Hindutva is an anti-fascist critique of the ideological and political underpinnings of Hindutva, the extremist nationalist ideology in India. The authors critically examine the contradictions inherent in Hindutva, which attempts to impose a uniform Hindu identity despite India’s immense religious,Continue reading “DEVIL’S ADVOCACY: SABOTAGING HINDUTVA”